A few days ago in the wake of this incident, I read an article where the Supreme Court ruled on this type of matter some years ago, and declared a cop could shoot a fleeing suspect...even if the suspect might not be armed.
But even if they hadn't ruled on it or said it was legal, if I put a beating on a cop, take the cop's gun or taser and use it on the cop, then run, like I said, I shouldn't be surprised if the cop takes a shot at me.
It was a 1985 Supreme Court decision, Tennessee v Garner. But the court ruled the police could shoot at a fleeing suspect only if "the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others." So what was the significant threat of death or injury to the officer or others in this case?